Internal Medicine Residency Program

Welcome from Dr. Zimmer

Welcome to the Internal Medicine Residency Program of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). This is one of the most exciting times to be entering the field of internal medicine, and we invite you to explore our program and consider how our educational goals fit with your career aspirations. Our mission to train the next generation of leaders in medicine is grounded in fundamental principles of compassionate patient-centered and evidence-based medical care and education. The uniqueness of our training program comes through an innovative and individualized curriculum that harnesses resources from a world-class research university and one of the country's largest integrated health systems. We hope that you will have an opportunity to visit us and meet our outstanding and highly committed residents and faculty. Thank you for your interest in internal medicine at UPMC.

—Shanta M. Zimmer, MD

"Three rivers. One reinvented city. On all counts, the Steel City?s transformation over the past quarter century qualifies as revolutionary. Its mourning for its industrial past long concluded, this western Pennsylvania city changed jobs and reclaimed its major assets: a natural setting that rivals Lisbon and San Francisco, a wealth of fine art and architecture, and a quirky sense of humor." – "Best of the World 2012," National Geographic

For more information or to arrange a visit,
please contact the Residency Recruitment Office at domres@mail.pitt.edu.